Great video My Great Grandparents came from England to Victoria in 1903 my Grandmother and Dad both born in Victoria and then migrated north to Campbell River were I lived for the last 62 years.Glad my wife and I took the train to Victoria in 2010 because it was shut down in 2011, hope it gets going again Also worked for MacMillan Bloedel from 1980 to 2005 at Eve River Division great company
My gal and I grew up in the lower mainland and we decided to leave in the late 80's, the island was a no brainer. 1990 bought 5 acres on Gabriola and moved there in 93 where we raised our 2 daughters. Moved up to the Comox Valley in 2007. Moving to the island was the best thing I ever did. You will get a kick out of this short video about the White River Park. Cheers. ua-cam.com/video/VOCam7XWLmg/v-deo.html
There, my people (11 Hawaiians), went with Capt. Cook and began a life in Vancouver. Married into the natives communities and started families in Kanaka and on other islands in the area.
I've lived my entire life on the island and dont plan on moving when I graduate high school. I love this place and never want to leave. Fishing is a huge passion of mine, its really to bad how the salmon are struggling so much because of all these environmental changes. I'm also sad about how the entire island used to be old growth rainforest, and now is 2nd, 3rd and even 4th growth.
Curious what area you are in. Every year there seems to be a big run of spring salmon in the Campbell River heading for the hatchery on the Quinsam. Starts in Aug and it is easy shore fishing. Cheers! Ed
@@EdwardHomerVIC I live in the Comox valley, so fish the Puntledge mostly. I look forward to the coho run in the Qualicum again this year, last year I had a but of luck. And yes there are lots of chinook here in the Puntledge aswell, but I was more talking about the past sockeye and steelhead runs that are now none existent in the Puntledge. I've heard from a book called Land of Plenty based in the Comox valley, that the runs of steelhead and sockeye were large before the Comox dam was put up and logging in the Cruikshank canyon.
Hello! This was very insightful. Watching this raised some questions for me, feel free to ignore them but you may be able to answer them for me. I am wondering, today in 2022, what are the demographics of the island like? Do most young people stay or move away to study and begin their careers? Do many young professionals move to the island? I ask because where i come from, most young people move quite far away to the important french cities like Lyon, Bordeaux, Paris, Toulouse etc.. What type of lifestyle do people on the island live? I also wonder if there is another city in the world that is comparable to Victoria, to use as a point of reference. Are there many galleries and museums around? What are the creative industries like? I am from the french alps and am trying to find a place in the world that has a similar climate + landscapes, but where life is not lived so seasonally with people constantly coming and going. I have been fascinated by the island for a few years, as it seems (from the outside) to be a place that ticks all my boxes. I have heard the summers are lovely. It was planned I would visit in 2021 but could not due to covid, but i plan to make the trip soon with my partner and explore parts of british columbia and the very north western pacific coast of the usa aswell. But thanks again for this very interesting documentary!
What I suggest you do is come to the island and start in Nanaimo. From there you can easily explore Victoria and the Comox Valley and further North as well as the West Coast. You are also close to Vancouver. For more documentaries featuring the island check my web site. www.vancouverislandchronicals.com. Cheers and good luck. Edward
Hi, I think as a young adult from Victoria I can answer your question. The vast majority of my friends have stayed on the island past graduation, or look to come back once they’ve finished their university studies. There is a quite diverse array of job options in Victoria, and people get attached to the land. I personally find myself missing the island whenever I’m away, as it is easily the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. The only downside to Victoria is the price of living, housing is quite expensive. In my opinion, it’s worth it.
I just learned that a long time ago the vancouver island was sold. That is why all logging roads are gated, private property. How the hell could that happen. How is that even allowed. Wtf is going on with our country. If the island catches fire how the hell am I supposed escape with every road gated. This is appalling , and I will find out who is responsible for this, and who purchased it. I have a right to know. Does anyone know?. Please inform those of us that actually care about our forests. It would be greatly appreciated.
CLOSE THE HERRING FISHING FOR 10 YEARS - THIS IS THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOD CHAIN ! SALMON EAT HERRING - WHALES EAT SALMON - ALL STARVING FROM FEW HERRING TO EAT !
Couldn't agree more. Sadly, the salmon face a multitude of challenges as we are seeing on the Tsolum River. Drought and heat are having devastating effects.
@@EdwardHomerVIC when the glaciers are gone the rivers will lack water and then, will the water be too warm for the salmon to spawn? I swam with the salmon on the Puntledge where it meets the Tsolum. It was amazing experience. Such beautiful, strong fish. It is astounding the so much has changed in just 100 years. What will the next 100 years bring?
Great video
My Great Grandparents came from England to Victoria in 1903 my Grandmother and Dad both born in Victoria and then migrated north to Campbell River were I lived for the last 62 years.Glad my wife and I took the train to Victoria in 2010 because it was shut down in 2011, hope it gets going again
Also worked for MacMillan Bloedel from 1980 to 2005 at Eve River Division great company
My gal and I grew up in the lower mainland and we decided to leave in the late 80's, the island was a no brainer. 1990 bought 5 acres on Gabriola and moved there in 93 where we raised our 2 daughters. Moved up to the Comox Valley in 2007. Moving to the island was the best thing I ever did. You will get a kick out of this short video about the White River Park. Cheers. ua-cam.com/video/VOCam7XWLmg/v-deo.html
Island born and raised. Thank you for your interesting and informative video, it was nice glimpse into the past. Cheers!!
Check out my web site where you will find more documentaries featuring the people of vancouver Island. www.vancouverislandchronicles.com
Van isle born and raised as well!
Beautiful moving words, images and music... and I'm less than 2 minutes into the video. Thank you!
There, my people (11 Hawaiians), went with Capt. Cook and began a life in Vancouver. Married into the natives communities and started families in Kanaka and on other islands in the area.
I would love to do a doc on the Kanakas but can't raise the money. It is a great piece of unknown West Coast history.
Thanks Edward! Very interesting. Love learning about the history of beautiful British Columbia. Cheers
Checkout my web site where I have all my content organized. You'll find more historical docs. cheers! www.vancouverislandchronicles.com
Amazing documentary! Thanks for sharing
Thank you. Cheers.
I've lived my entire life on the island and dont plan on moving when I graduate high school. I love this place and never want to leave. Fishing is a huge passion of mine, its really to bad how the salmon are struggling so much because of all these environmental changes. I'm also sad about how the entire island used to be old growth rainforest, and now is 2nd, 3rd and even 4th growth.
Curious what area you are in. Every year there seems to be a big run of spring salmon in the Campbell River heading for the hatchery on the Quinsam. Starts in Aug and it is easy shore fishing. Cheers! Ed
@@EdwardHomerVIC I live in the Comox valley, so fish the Puntledge mostly. I look forward to the coho run in the Qualicum again this year, last year I had a but of luck. And yes there are lots of chinook here in the Puntledge aswell, but I was more talking about the past sockeye and steelhead runs that are now none existent in the Puntledge. I've heard from a book called Land of Plenty based in the Comox valley, that the runs of steelhead and sockeye were large before the Comox dam was put up and logging in the Cruikshank canyon.
Hello! This was very insightful. Watching this raised some questions for me, feel free to ignore them but you may be able to answer them for me. I am wondering, today in 2022, what are the demographics of the island like? Do most young people stay or move away to study and begin their careers? Do many young professionals move to the island? I ask because where i come from, most young people move quite far away to the important french cities like Lyon, Bordeaux, Paris, Toulouse etc..
What type of lifestyle do people on the island live? I also wonder if there is another city in the world that is comparable to Victoria, to use as a point of reference. Are there many galleries and museums around? What are the creative industries like?
I am from the french alps and am trying to find a place in the world that has a similar climate + landscapes, but where life is not lived so seasonally with people constantly coming and going. I have been fascinated by the island for a few years, as it seems (from the outside) to be a place that ticks all my boxes. I have heard the summers are lovely. It was planned I would visit in 2021 but could not due to covid, but i plan to make the trip soon with my partner and explore parts of british columbia and the very north western pacific coast of the usa aswell. But thanks again for this very interesting documentary!
What I suggest you do is come to the island and start in Nanaimo. From there you can easily explore Victoria and the Comox Valley and further North as well as the West Coast. You are also close to Vancouver. For more documentaries featuring the island check my web site. www.vancouverislandchronicals.com.
Cheers and good luck. Edward
Hi, I think as a young adult from Victoria I can answer your question. The vast majority of my friends have stayed on the island past graduation, or look to come back once they’ve finished their university studies. There is a quite diverse array of job options in Victoria, and people get attached to the land. I personally find myself missing the island whenever I’m away, as it is easily the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. The only downside to Victoria is the price of living, housing is quite expensive. In my opinion, it’s worth it.
The Cowichan Valley is wonderful.
Be prepared for lots of rain and grey days in the winter. The summers are amazing but heat domes are causing some challenges, like lack of water.
great video
Cheers!
Great using with Grade 10 socials students
I just learned that a long time ago the vancouver island was sold. That is why all logging roads are gated, private property. How the hell could that happen. How is that even allowed. Wtf is going on with our country. If the island catches fire how the hell am I supposed escape with every road gated.
This is appalling , and I will find out who is responsible for this, and who purchased it. I have a right to know. Does anyone know?. Please inform those of us that actually care about our forests.
It would be greatly appreciated.
Did you watch the doc? I talk about the E&N Rail deal at 2:20.
😂 you played that rail Line perfect
Thanks. Cheers!
Was there an Orange Lodge anywhere other than Victoria?
CLOSE THE HERRING FISHING FOR 10 YEARS - THIS IS THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOD CHAIN !
SALMON EAT HERRING - WHALES EAT SALMON - ALL STARVING FROM FEW HERRING TO EAT !
Couldn't agree more. Sadly, the salmon face a multitude of challenges as we are seeing on the Tsolum River. Drought and heat are having devastating effects.
@@EdwardHomerVIC when the glaciers are gone the rivers will lack water and then, will the water be too warm for the salmon to spawn? I swam with the salmon on the Puntledge where it meets the Tsolum. It was amazing experience. Such beautiful, strong fish. It is astounding the so much has changed in just 100 years. What will the next 100 years bring?
not really buying the global warming thing..but other than that great vid i visited there in the early 90s